Margaret obtained her degree from the College of Pharmacy, Oregon State University, and has practiced as a Pharmacist at Medical Center Pharmacy and at Prescription Center Pharmacy. She is active with the American Associate of University Women and the Alaska Pharmacists Association. She is on the Board of Directors for the Farthest North Girl Scout Council. Margaret joined the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation Full Board of Trustees in 1994. She is a member of the Executive Board and the Quality Committee. Margaret and her husband, Larry, have two sons and enjoy spending time with their grandchildren.